Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 14, 2026 •Last Updated: February 14, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Kirat Cultural Society of Pittsburgh (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit our website https://kiratpittsburgh.org (the “Site”) or interact with us.
1. Who We Are
- Organization: Kirat Cultural Society of Pittsburgh
- Website: https://kiratpittsburgh.org
- Email: jiwan.madhama@gmail.com
- Phone: +1 (412) 696-0373
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A) Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Contact details such as name, email address, phone number
- Messages and information included in your inquiry or form submission
- Membership/volunteer information (if applicable), such as interests or availability
- Donation/payment details (if enabled). Payment processing is generally handled by third-party providers; we do not store full card details on our servers.
B) Information Collected Automatically
- IP address (may indicate approximate location)
- Browser type, device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referral links and basic interaction data
This data may be collected via cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Information
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Coordinate events, classes, and community activities
- Manage memberships and volunteering (if applicable)
- Send announcements and updates (if you opt in)
- Improve Site performance, security, and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to help the Site function properly and to understand traffic so we can improve Site content.
Analytics: We may use services such as Google Analytics (or similar) to measure Site usage. These services may collect information about your use of the Site.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in limited situations:
- Service providers who help operate the Site or deliver services (e.g., website hosting, email services)
- Payment processors (if donations are enabled) to process transactions under their own privacy policies
- Legal compliance to comply with law or protect rights and safety
- With your consent for any other purpose
6. Payments and Donations (If Applicable)
If the Site accepts donations or payments, transactions are processed by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store full payment card information on our servers. Your payment information is handled according to the provider’s privacy and security practices.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, for legal/accounting needs, or for dispute handling and enforcement.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of personal information we hold about you. You may also opt out of marketing emails (if any) using unsubscribe instructions.
To make a request, email us at jiwan.madhama@gmail.com.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may link to third-party websites (e.g., Facebook). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review third-party privacy policies when you visit those sites.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: